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Captain

Luzerne County
Street, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025
JOB
The Captain, under the administrative direction of the Deputy Warden, will provide daily direction to the Correctional Staff as related to the shift operation of the Luzerne County Division of Corrections, including the care, custody and control of inmate population.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Shift commander who provides direct supervision of the Correctional Staff. Establishes priorities during peak activities and directs Correctional staff, as required, to meet Title 37 and Division's performance objectives. Conducts daily operation as defined by the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), making daily rounds throughout the facility. Responsible for employee disciplinary write-ups. Evaluates crisis situations and directs the workforce's response appropriately. Supervises key control, security device control, weapons disbursement, and radio control. Authorizes use of force and restraints in appropriate situations. Determines appropriate temporary inmate classifications and cell placement. Monitors sick, personal and vacation leave times for staff. Maintains a professional relationship with outside groups, including other county agencies, community agencies, volunteers, visitors and the community in general. Relates to inmates without discrimination regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation and nature of the offense. Maintains all federal PREA standards and responsibilities under the act. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Minimum qualifications include: a High School diploma, supplemented by training in a correctional field, five (5) years of related criminal justice experience, which must include two (2) years of supervision of staff. Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above. LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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